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It describes things that exist in nature rather than being made by humans, qualities that are innate or typical, and also serves as a noun for a person with innate talent or a legal natural person.
Examples The young natural amazed everyone with his piano skills.
She has a natural talent for languages.
Her natural sense of rhythm helped her dance.
Given the weather, a natural delay was anticipated.
The audience recognized the natural as a future star.
Similar words human
prodigy
gifted person
unprocessed
individual
customary
talented individual
phenom
innate
intrinsic Meanings Examples The natural landscape attracted many hikers.
She prefers natural fabrics over synthetics.
The natural sound of the river soothed the campers.
Scientists study natural processes to understand climate change.
The natural color of the stone was a deep gray.
He chose a natural remedy for his cold.
Examples She has a natural talent for languages.
His natural charisma made him a great leader.
The child showed a natural ability to solve puzzles.
Her natural sense of rhythm helped her dance.
He possesses a natural gift for mathematics.
The dog displayed a natural instinct to protect its owner.
Examples It is natural to feel nervous before a performance.
Given the weather, a natural delay was anticipated.
Her natural response was to laugh.
The natural course of events led to the conclusion.
It was natural for the crowd to cheer.
A natural part of the process is cleaning the equipment.
Similar words usual
normal
expected
typical
standard
customary
Examples The young natural amazed everyone with his piano skills.
She is a natural when it comes to painting.
He proved to be a natural in mathematics during the competition.
The coach praised the natural for his quick learning.
Even at ten, the natural could code complex programs.
The audience recognized the natural as a future star.
Similar words prodigy
gifted person
whiz
phenom
talented individual
virtuoso
Examples Only a natural may file a lawsuit in this jurisdiction.
The law distinguishes between a natural and a juridical entity.
A natural is liable for personal debts.
The registration requires proof of being a natural .
Rights granted to a natural include voting.
The court ruled that the natural was responsible for the breach.
Etymology From Latin naturalis ‘of nature’, from natura ‘nature’, related to natus ‘born’.
FAQ What does natural mean in everyday language?
Natural describes things that exist in nature, not made by humans, such as forests, stones, or raw materials.
How is natural used to describe innate abilities?
When referring to a person’s natural talent, it means the ability is inherent and does not require training.
Can natural refer to a person with talent?
Yes, a natural can be a noun meaning someone who shows exceptional innate skill in a field.
What is the legal meaning of natural ?
In law, natural denotes a human being, distinguishing a natural person from a corporate or juridical entity.
Is natural ever used as a noun for a human being?
Yes, in legal contexts natural is a noun meaning a human being, as opposed to an artificial entity.
What is the origin of the word natural ?
The term comes from Latin naturalis ‘of nature’, derived from natura ‘nature’.
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